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AD51 VUH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,884 mi
Last recorded104,884 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 VUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 104,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/front antiroll bar bush worn

o/s/front antiroll bar d bush worn

o/s/rear tyre out of shape

Fail 30 Dec 2013 104,820 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/front antiroll bar bush worn

o/s/front antiroll bar d bush worn

o/s/rear tyre out of shape

Pass 3 Jan 2013 98,495 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 98,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 94,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 94,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 81,398 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 81,398 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 81,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side front steering rack has slight movement.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 67,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 58,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

front discs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2006 51,804 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 51,804 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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AD51 VUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD51 VUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD51 VUH registered?

AD51 VUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is AD51 VUH safe to buy?

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